DEAR META FRIENDS,

Following this Saturday's eviction of the Dey Krahom community (the last inner-city slum area in Phnom Penh) we are showing on Wednesday, January 28, 7PM Eric Lofting's documentary RED EARTH.

Next to Dey Krahom is the famous "building". Our Bangladesh artists-in-residence Joybrata & Orviek conducting there a photo project, that they will present on Tuesday, January 27 from 6PM in the MH gallery – followed by environmental documentaries (CAMBODIANA by Estelle Dorides a.m.m.) on our rooftop (7PM).

Pls. come and join us.
Find more infos about this week's program below.
See you @ Meta, all the best, NICO

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TUES, 27/01, 6 PM SAVE THE NATURE!
Deforestation and the resulting soil erosion cause significant environmental problems in Cambodia. International and Cambodian filmmakers join hands to create public awareness. See the works of Jocelyn and Ben Pederick (PREY LONG), Estelle Dorides (CAMBODIANA), Allan Michaud (SERENGETI OF ASIA) and inform yourself about the next Environmental Film Festival 2009.

WED, 28/01, 6PM THE NEW KHMER KIDZ
The exceptional situation of children in Cambodia due to the long period of war, isolation and chaos has made life difficult for those most vulnerable. A big number of NGOs are focusing on their upbringing. International filmmakers document their efforts. Watch their short docs (such as DEY KRAHOM by Eric Lofting) tonite at MH and get to know representatives of different NGOs for kids.

THUR, 29/01, 6PM BARAKA & DOGORA
Without words, cameras show us the world, with an emphasis not on "where," but on "what's there." BARAKA (6PM) by Ron Fricke features a number of long tracking shots, including one through Tuol Sleng in Cambodia. Patrice Leconte's DOGORA (8PM) is clearly inspired by Fricke's masterpiece: It captures the daily routines of the people of Cambodia. Your imagination must answer any questions you may have…

FRI, 30/01, 6 PM CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS
Cambodian Living Arts (a project of the NGO World Education) works to support the revival of traditional Khmer performing arts and to inspire contemporary artistic expression. The award-winning documentary THE FLUTE PLAYER by Jocelyn Glatzer tells the compelling story of CLA-founder Arn Chorn-Pond; Choun Sarin's short doc SBAEK THOM focuses on "Big Shadow Puppetry". CLA will present traditional live music.

SAT, 31/01, 6 PM THE NU SOUND OF PHNOM PENH
Premiere of the short docs PHNOM PENH GOES BAROQUE & PHNOM PENH LIVE (in coop. with Goethe Institute/Art Plus Foundation) and the best of NU CAMBODIAN INDIE VIDEOS.

Hello,

Please come join us for the excitement !!! This is one for you Night Owls !!!

WATCH HISTORY HAPPEN LIVE!
OBAMA INAUGURATION

@GYM Bar

#42 Street 178 (just east of Norodom) – Phnom Penh

Must See LIVE! on the BIG Screens!
Bring a friend! Tell a friend! Email a friend! Text a Friend!

Obama T-Shirts and Hats! & Election Souvenirs!

Jan. 20th • 9:00pm till LATE

EVERYONE WELCOME
Bring a friend! Tell a friend!

· FUN ACTIVITIES & GAMES & Selected Film Clips

· Join with Citizens of the world to Party & talk Party politics

· Celebrate Democracy in action, Celebrate HOPE!

***WE NEED HELP — If you would like to help us with our Inauguration Watch Parties at GYM Bar & CHOW, please let us know by contacting LILLY at lilliancdiaz@gmail.com

Further info or to help: 092 635 253 or 012 949 421 or 023 430 264
Email: DemsAbroadKH@gmail.com

Sponsored by Democrats Abroad – Cambodia

**** UPCOMING EVENT: Great party on Saturday, January 24th @ 5:30pm @ CHOW Restaurant (#277 Sisowath Quay) • We will have Awesome Special Food and Drink prices!!! • We will show Highlights of the Inauguration !!!!

Remember to bring a friend & Please pass this email onto others you think would be interested.

(please forgive multiple emails for this event – we are trying to normalize our database)

I hope to see you Both Tuesday & Saturday Evenings!

Best Regards,

Wayne Weightman,
Chair
Democrats Abroad – Cambodia